FALL PATTERN: We all know we can have scorching heat in Alabama in late August, but that won’t be the case this year thanks to a fall-like upper air pattern over North America. A long wave upper trough is over the eastern part of the continent … this pushed a cold front through late yesterday, and will push another front through the state tomorrow. This means lower humidity levels across the Deep South, along with cooler nights.
The weather will be generally dry through Wednesday, although we will mention the chance of a few sprinkles tomorrow with the next front. Highs will be in the 78–84-degree range, and by early Wednesday most North Alabama communities will see a low in the mid to upper 50s for a nice preview of fall.
Global models are hinting at some moisture return Thursday and Friday ahead another surface front, along with some risk of showers. Rain amounts will likely be light and spotty…